50 Hilarious Engineering Memes That Don’t Require Any Degree

In order to better understand what determines people’s inclination towards a certain type of humor,Bored Pandahas reached out to psychologist and former lecturer at the University of New South Wales, Bruce Wilson, Ph.D., who was kind enough to answer a few of our questions. Scroll down to find his thoughts in the text below.

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Funny engineering meme of a printed note left about a misplaced printer on a street pole.

Hilarious engineering meme about room number 404 joke on a tweet, highlighting the struggle of making friends.

Hand pulling a wall switch cover revealing a miniature hidden room with a computer, showcasing a hilarious engineering meme.

With over 4.2 million likes and even more followers, the ‘Wonderful Engineering’ Facebook page was started back in 2012. Since then—for over a decade now—it has been presenting its fans with everything from the latest news in the realm of engineering to sources of inspiration.In their own words, “‘Wonderful Engineering’ is a platform for engineers where they learn about innovative design and smart engineering happening around the world.” However, there’s plenty of entertaining (yet often educational nevertheless) material as well; and this list is excellent proof of that.

In their own words, “‘Wonderful Engineering’ is a platform for engineers where they learn about innovative design and smart engineering happening around the world.” However, there’s plenty of entertaining (yet often educational nevertheless) material as well; and this list is excellent proof of that.

Text meme humorously explaining that not all calls can be above average, illustrating a common misunderstanding in engineering.

Storefront sign humorously missing the “F” in “Five Guys,” showcasing a hilarious engineering meme.

Even though you don’t necessarily have to be an engineer to get a kick out of engineering-based memes, one of the reasons they might find them particularly amusing is because they can relate to the situations such memes depict.

“When we can identify with a particular type of humor it becomes personalized and makes perfect sense to us. This is why most comedians self-deprecate during their stand-up routines; they realize the value of identifying with the humor of the moment.”

Two mechanics in a garage recreate a famous scene, humorously depicting engineering memes with a wrench.

Diagram of road layers over time, from natural chalk to modern materials, highlighting engineering humor.

Used batteries arranged humorously to form a meme text reply, fitting engineering memes theme.

“Humor also demonstrates awareness,” Wilson added. “When we understand the hidden message we demonstrate our intelligence and our emotional diversity.”He suggested that jokes make us more psychodiverse, which is healthier than being stuck in a constant state of seriousness. “Life has become very serious and we need the release of humor to balance our lives.”

“Humor also demonstrates awareness,” Wilson added. “When we understand the hidden message we demonstrate our intelligence and our emotional diversity.”

He suggested that jokes make us more psychodiverse, which is healthier than being stuck in a constant state of seriousness. “Life has become very serious and we need the release of humor to balance our lives.”

A galaxy image with text humorously suggesting a banana is used for scale; an example of hilarious engineering memes.

Engineering meme about future technology with a floppy disk as the save icon in 2246.

Tweet about AI humorously addressing challenges in replacing programmers.

But it’s not only complex, multilayered humor that can help ease the state of seriousness we live in; some straightforward jokes can be equally—if not more—amusing as well (including all sorts of engineering-based puns).“The fusion of opposites attracts people to the funny side of anything. We seem as a species to enjoy the idea that nonsense is funny. Even slapstick humor of the last century is a form of the same idea, a fusion of opposites,” the psychologist explained.

“The fusion of opposites attracts people to the funny side of anything. We seem as a species to enjoy the idea that nonsense is funny. Even slapstick humor of the last century is a form of the same idea, a fusion of opposites,” the psychologist explained.

Humorous engineering meme of Mount Rushmore, showing untouched rock face with witty text and a play on “unprecedented."

Person posing next to a satellite dish, creating a T-Rex illusion with their shadow; a funny engineering meme.

Tweet humorously questions if combining streaming services will recreate cable.

In a piece forPsychology Today, Bruce Wilson pointed out that, “the human brain is believed to have intrinsic constraints as part of a general intelligence of context. This allows the brain to filter through all the possibilities and make connections through a synthesis of analyses, a cognitive synergy.”He added that human cognitive synergy stands alone when it comes to creating humor out of nonsense, and suggested that a sense of humor is based on perception of what people find funny, which differs with each individual.

He added that human cognitive synergy stands alone when it comes to creating humor out of nonsense, and suggested that a sense of humor is based on perception of what people find funny, which differs with each individual.

Baby wrapped in a hospital crib with a funny engineering meme about charging and a heart rate monitor.

Engineering meme showing multiple locks connected in a clever setup to open a gate.

Actors on a bus with meme text about direction and movie title, relating to engineering humor.

Despite humor perception differing from person to person, it is arguably safe to assume that people who have a lot in common—who work in the same field, for instance, or receive similar education—might enjoy similar jokes as well. That could explain why quite a few engineers often appreciate humor of the same kind.Zippia revealedthat there are nearly 230 thousand engineers employed in the US alone. In the meantime, the ‘Wonderful Engineering’ Facebook group has amassed over 4.3 million followers globally, from experts in the field to non-professionals interested in all-things-engineering.

Zippia revealedthat there are nearly 230 thousand engineers employed in the US alone. In the meantime, the ‘Wonderful Engineering’ Facebook group has amassed over 4.3 million followers globally, from experts in the field to non-professionals interested in all-things-engineering.

Hilarious engineering meme comparing the meaning of save button and letter cases with a diagram of printer’s case.

Speedometer shows 123456, accompanied by a funny conversation, highlighting engineering humor.

Humorous engineering meme about a job interview mishap involving a manager’s laptop sale prank.

If you need more proof that engineers and humor can go hand-in-hand or if you simply want to have a hearty laugh, make sure to browseBored Panda’s listof the best engineer jokes next. And if you feel like delving deeper into what exactly it is that they work on, marvel at some pretty impressive wonders of engineeringhere.

Cat with buttered toast strapped on, demonstrating an engineering meme about infinite energy.

Funny engineering meme with a tweet about kids using advanced vocabulary and peer review for communication.

Tape roll with captions mimicking indecisive engineering humor.

Cartoon of a person sitting in airline seats with inadequate legroom, highlighting a common humorous engineering meme.

Düsseldorf’s transformation from 1990 to 2019, showcasing urban engineering changes along the riverfront.

Funny engineering meme comparing number pronunciations with a confused cat and yelling woman.

Two-part engineering meme comparing space sizes in metric and imperial systems with satellites and starships.

Tall, narrow building resembling keyboard misuse; a humorous engineering meme.

A cartoon character overthinks basic math, illustrating a funny engineering meme.

“Funny engineering meme about a text misunderstanding with sausages and a heart symbol."

Tweet humorously comparing dating apps to tech support, featuring hilarious engineering meme.

Butterfly-shaped ice cube meme highlighting engineering humor with creative cube design in pink and green drinks.

Engineering meme showing a movie poster parody with new folder icons labeled “New Folder(3)."

Hilarious engineering meme showing a joke about a cracked MacBook and the specs of a brother who dropped it.

Confused person reacting to a message about using 75% of an unlimited data plan, illustrating engineering meme humor.

Humorous engineering meme: parking advice note with a turtle coloring page.

A cell taking a selfie with a microscope, a humorous engineering meme.

Student taking a shortcut on grass path, illustrating a funny engineering meme about Pythagoras' theorem use in real life.

Child drawing shadows of toy animals on paper; humorous engineering meme.

Tweet screenshot about average velocity humor, part of hilarious engineering memes.

Group of uniformed men with medals, humorously illustrating an engineering meme.

Anime scene with characters labeled with social media logos eavesdropping, representing a hilarious engineering meme.

Black-and-white image of a bearded man with text overlay: “When someone insults your IQ, <em>Laughs in Kelvin</em>.” Engineering meme humor.

Crab balancing fish labeled “Entire global financial system,” meme poking fun at engineering.

Two packaged screwdrivers labeled as “right-handed” and “left-handed,” illustrating a funny engineering meme.

Forearm with a tattoo of the sine and cosine equation, showcasing a hilarious engineering meme.

Humorous engineering meme showing a drawing with an 89-degree angle, captioned for perfectionists.

Funny engineering meme showing an approximation formula for the number 8 with humorous commentary.

Dusty network switch covered in cables with text “If it works, don’t touch it,” depicting a humorous engineering meme.

Keyboard with power button next to backspace key, showcasing a hilarious engineering meme.

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